Matthew 20:28
Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Why we don’t serve
1. They don’t feel they have anything to offer
2. The work of the ministry is to be done by professional full time clergy/pastors
3. All the work is currently being done and when a slot opens up, they figure they’ll jump right in
4. The positions of service that are available do not fit my gifts
5. I’m too old
6. I’m too young
7. To offer my services would be prideful
8. The available jobs are not very appealing
Crafted for Serving
He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready for us to do, work we had better be doing.”
Ephesians 2:10 MSG
Connects us to Christ
“So, my dear brothers and sisters, this is the point: You died to the power of the law when you died with Christ. And now you are united with the one who was raised from the dead. As a result, we can produce a harvest of good deeds for God.”
Romans 7:4
Christ is served not humans
Colossians 3:23-24 “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.”
Christ gives great rewards for serving
“Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.”
John 12:26
““The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together! ’”
Matthew 25:21
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